episode_0115

A cavalry charge is a game of chicken where the one who dodges first loses.

And if you run away, you will no longer be able to use the name knight. Who would hire him if he couldn’t even break through the enemy’s formation and carry out a demoralizing cavalry charge?

It was a cruel romance that required considerable courage.

I glared at my opponent through the helmet, and only at the end did I slightly lower my head.

If a piece of the spear accidentally landed in your eye, you had to leave the battlefield. No, it won’t be easy to even leave.

I probably would have lowered my head anyway, and as I closed my eyes, all the sounds around me rang clearly in my ears.

At the moment of impact, someone screamed.

Some people shouted, while others quietly recited prayers.

I dug in between them and struck out the spear with all my might. A straight line was drawn at the intersection of fear, joy, and, above all, a deep fighting spirit.

And when it got halfway through, it quickly crumbled as if it had never happened. The fragments flew, hitting the helmet slowly.

It was a momentary moment, but it was a strange sensation that seemed to last forever.

Unlike before, there was no sense of a spear hitting or passing through the body. Because of that, it felt even more unrealistic.

“Hold on, hold your ground – Wow!”

“Ugh, my, my arm!”

“Don’t back down! Since they are people you know well, they will understand you well. If you show your back, they will all be destroyed individually!”

What brought me back to reality was the rough repulsive force I felt in my hands and the hot sensation I felt in my chest.

When I opened my eyes, I saw a knight literally flying away.

“-Billion!”

“People flew?”

“No matter how much it was an assault, something like this couldn’t have happened.”

He left behind a fading death and flew in the same direction I was heading, but soon fell helplessly into the mud.

It was a rare sight, but I quickly withdrew my gaze and looked at my hands.

The spear, which was held tightly, cracked due to the speed, and some pieces flew out of the hand.

Since I didn’t expect anything to be recycled, I threw it away without any hesitation as I couldn’t use it for anything other than firewood. Anyway, this was just an ordinary window without any magic.

Up to this point, it was the same as everyone else. As long as you don’t turn your horse’s head back in fear or twist its path, one person has done his or her job and the first stage of the battle is complete.

Now was the moment to prove a knight’s true worth and ability on the battlefield.

“Lift your head up and open your eyes straight. The assault is over! Come to your senses!!”

“What on earth have you seen and learned so far, risking your lives? Throw away everything you have in hand and get ready!”

There were knights still holding their spears, struggling with fear or the lingering feeling of momentary exhilaration.

Usually, they were inexperienced knights with little practical experience or servants who joined in half-heartedly. He probably didn’t even realize that the spear was broken until the mature knights struck him on the head.

The battlefield did not wait for such mistakes. Some knights immediately turned their horses and shouted.

“Get your mind together. And get ready for the next one!”

“Let’s go back first. Please come back for a moment!”

It’s not about running away. Rather, he was going back to risk his life again.

If the squire followed with a horse, go back and regroup for the next assault.

This was the case for knights who were rich or famous enough to have several squires and horses. Those who fell from their horses and were groaning in pain would either slyly leave the battlefield or their squires would retrieve them.

However, those who were left behind did not spend their time leisurely playing chess until the next assault.

We had to buy that time, and more than anything, the enemy was standing right in front of us. I couldn’t turn my back on them and run away.

“Have you gathered your mind well? There were no serious injuries anywhere. So, are you ready?”

“So, who was it… ah! The voice is Ra, is it Lord Raven?”

“Yes. I’m not going anywhere.”

I rode my horse to the side of the young knight who, belatedly, had thrown away his spear, which had only a handle left.

It seemed like we wouldn’t be going back together. And if you didn’t want to die alone in the enemy’s camp, you had to unite with your allies.

-Wow

After settling down, I took out my humility injector from my belt.

It let out a small cry and glowed slightly with a green color, and even in the middle of the day, it gave off its brilliance clearly.

Since he had a nickname and even a reputation, he could confidently say that he had escaped the era of obscurity that countless knights find difficult to overcome.

Plus, my sword had quite recognizable features. One of the enemies muttered at the sight that was difficult to see anywhere else.

“If it’s that green-colored sword, is it really who I think it is?”

“Yes. You are the lightsaber of which there are so many rumors.”

“Ah, that’s right.”

Just like people who like to line up usually do.

Who is the greatest among saints? Who is the strongest knight? At the end of the day, only one question remains.

‘Is the knight stronger or the wizard stronger?’

It takes almost ten years just to acquire basic qualifications, and the stage on which one operates is even a battlefield.

There is so much overlap that it would be rude not to compare.

And, to put it bluntly as an industry person, the conclusion is this.

Knights are the best at beating knights, and wizards are the most efficient at lightly armed soldiers.

The magic used by wizards and relics such as sacred pine cones did not extend their power beyond armor.

It may work well against crowded enemies, but it is difficult to inflict significant damage unless it is a suicide charge like in the old Villach. Therefore, it was time for the wizards to exit.

In a battlefield filled with screaming and clashing metal, signals, whether light or sound, lose their function. The knights will no longer listen to any orders except the signal to retreat.

If a detailed strategy had been planned, the moment of charging was the last opportunity to execute it. The battle of brains also left the battlefield.

Therefore, this place was a playground only for knights, where wizards did not dare to set foot.

It was also a space for a driver to put forth with all his might the results he had devoted his entire life to.

The opponent, who probably had not worked for a day or two on the battlefield, also responded by taking out swords, axes, maces and other blades.

Something that sparkled slightly even without being exposed to sunlight was also a holy relic.

The knight who recognized me first held out his sharp ax and asked.

“Despite many requests, I heard that we are dealing with barbarians in the south.”

“It looks like you are listening to the rumors at the right time. This is my first battle for His Majesty.”

“You mean the emperor who was excommunicated by His Holiness and freed from the obligation to serve him?”

“I have no intention of wasting time having meaningless arguments. Anyway, sooner or later we will find out which Pope is the real one.”

“These are profane words. But that is correct.”

Sancho took a long turn and drew a circle. Then, I gradually increased my speed and was ready to run at any moment.

What I have to do is the same as a regular soldier’s knight strategy. First, I had to knock my opponent off the horse.

“The number is a bit lacking.”

“Why are you afraid?”

“It can’t be. Number of pages does not necessarily determine victory or defeat.”

The driver next to me said to me. Unlike his words, his voice contained a tremor that he could not hide.

If you count those who were literally left behind, there was a slight shortage of allies. Nevertheless, the difference was not large enough to determine the results.

“Aren’t you going back?”

“Why do you do that? I don’t have a horse to ride with my squire again.”

“Are you saying you don’t want to bring in seeds?”

“Okay, I don’t feel the need for it right now.”

The reason I chose to stay like this is because there was no need to go back in the first place.

Picking up a worn-out spear over a sword blessed by a saint was tantamount to insulting the sword.

But the remaining half of the reason is simply because I am more confident in hand-to-hand combat.

There is one fact that is often overlooked, and for that reason, I did not lead more squires and horses and fought until I met Lycia.

The charge clearly had outstanding destructive power, but close combat was more suited to me.

Someone must have suddenly stepped forward. This served as a signal and the knights became confused again.

There was no sense of speed or dreaminess like before. A cool-headed battle of numbers has just begun.

And there was the sound of the wind passing through my ears, and a prayer breaking into the space where screams and shouts were chaotically intertwined.

“Europa, I dedicate this miserable body to the rebuilding of the just church. Please let me into your kingdom!”

“As we correct and establish faith on this earth, please open the way to paradise!”

The knights did not deserve to be called the villains of this era, even if they died, they did not follow the instructions of God.

But ironically, they were also people who were willing to die for God.

If I was going to risk my life anyway, there had to be some purpose.

And there was nothing more meaningless than having no value in the victory that one sacrificed one’s life to protect.

Therefore, it was inevitable that the desire to receive salvation at least after death would be kindled.

Whether real or fake, the faith instilled in the name of the Pope had such power.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“What else should I say? About faith?”

“When I asked to hear the story of Lord Raven, I heard that he was also renowned for his faithfulness. Of course I thought I would add one thing.”

“Faithfulness… … .”

asked the young knight who was about to join me in the melee. It seemed like a pure question rather than an inquiry.

Actually, I didn’t know if there really was paradise waiting after death like the church says.

Even if you ask Lisia, the answer is that she doesn’t know, so no one will be able to give a clear answer. If the saint doesn’t know, who else would know?

I just thought that the value of peace while alive would be greater than salvation after death.

It was difficult to even live faithfully in reality, thinking about an afterlife that I did not know existed.

“In times like this, I guess I should say something.”

“What is that?”

“Let’s live and meet again soon.”

It was a dark time with frequent wars and plagues.

So it had to end as quickly as possible.

so that.

“Willing to surrender?”

“Get out.”

“Good, then come!”

I end it the way I do best.